We had closed for the day, and Thyme wanted to turn the tables on Alder by following him. “The best defense is offense,” she had said. I still found it hard to believe that Alder had malicious intent toward me, but then, I was naïve when it came to seeing through people. “He said he believed me,” I said once again. “He said he had a sixth sense and could tell when someone was lying. He did seem to believe me. He said he was going to suggest to his employer that they leave me alone.” Thyme slammed on an imaginary brake with her foot when a car pulled out in front of me. Talk about a back seat driver! I wasn’t going to comment though, given her current mood. “Amelia, we’ve already been through this. I don’t think there is an employer, and I like told you over and over again, I don’t trust him.” I was in two minds about the whole situation. “Well, he did say that he doubted his employer would listen to him.” “See what I mean! That’s just a cover, as there is no employer.
